About Dina’s Services
Dina Hart, M.S. CCC-SLP is a New York State licensed and nationally certified Speech/Language Pathologist. Dina has been actively working with children from ages 2 to 16 for over 35 years, and has been in private practice for over 20 years. Dina has worked in varied settings including the New York City public school system, special needs preschools, typical preschool settings, hospital settings and clinical settings.
Dina has extensive experience assessing and treating clients with articulation, phonological and fluency disorders, receptive/expressive language impairments, learning disabilities, and pragmatic language disorders. Dina has also worked with many clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Auditory Processing Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asperger’s Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
Dina is an approved provider for Nassau County preschool services and, as such, is frequently retained by parents in School Districts including Port Washington, Herricks, Roslyn, Manhasset, Mineola, North Shore, East Williston, New Hyde Park and several other districts in Nassau County. Dina is a results oriented professional with constant referrals from one parent to another. As well, several local pediatricians repeatedly refer their patients with needs to Dina. In addition to her private practice, Dina is the director of speech and language services at Kids Learning Loft.
Dina believes in a team approach to therapy and encourages collaboration with parents, teachers and other therapists, to provide the most encouraging and successful environment for clients. Dina is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to clients and their families while working to achieve their speech and language goals.
Services include speech and language consultations, evaluations and therapy. Dina prides herself at being approachable and supportive to family members. With many years of experience in the area, Dina is able to act as a resource and advocate. Dina is adept at making children feel comfortable so they can engage and learn. Therapy sessions are fun and rewarding.
Qualifications
Dina received a Bachelor's Degree at State University of New York at Buffalo, and a Master's Degree of Science at Adelphi University. She maintains certification in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence and is licensed in New York State. She also holds a permanent certification as a Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH).
Dina’s Honors and Awards
- Dina is recognized by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals as the top Speech/Language Pathologist in Roslyn Heights.
- Dina has been ranked as one of the top five Speech/Language Pathologists in the community by Opencare.
Screenings
Screenings are available to determine the need for further evaluation. If you are unsure whether or not your child is having difficulty, Dina can provide you with a professional opinion and guidance as to the best way to, if necessary, move forward.
Consultations
Consultations gather relevant information regarding the client, including any previous evaluations or assessments. A consultation is usually warranted when the client has already been diagnosed and requires treatment. The consultation serves to determine the best approach to addressing the communication needs of the client, and to create appropriate treatment goals. In addition, a consultation is used to guide families toward the best solution in dealing with their child’s needs, therapeutically, interactively and financially.
Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations are conducted when a client has not yet been diagnosed or treated. Evaluations use a combination of standardized testing, parent interviews, and informal observation. Assessment results will include recommendations as to whether therapy is warranted, goals, and the suggested frequency and length of treatment sessions.
Therapy
To ensure the highest quality of therapy, services are provided on an individual basis. Dina is devoted to helping clients achieve their highest level of communication. Frequency and duration of sessions are determined on a case by case basis. Dina draws from a variety of therapeutic techniques to best address each child’s specific needs.
Areas of expertise include:
- Articulation Disorders / Clarity of Speech
- Oral Motor Delays
- Myo-functional Therapy / Tongue Thrust
- Apraxia of Speech
- Phonological Disorders
- Phonemic Awareness / Literacy Skills
- Language Delay / "Late talkers"
- Receptive Language Disorders
- Expressive Language Disorders
- Auditory Processing Disorders
- Organization of Language
- Fluency Disorders / Stuttering
- Voice Disorders
- Accent Reduction
- Pragmatic Language / Social Language
- Learning Disabilities
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Asperger’s Syndrome
- Selective Mutism
- Abstract Reasoning
Contact
Feel free to contact Dina with questions about your child’s speech/language skills, for further information regarding therapy, and/or to schedule an appointment. If you leave a voice mail message or send an email, please include your child’s name, age, a brief description of your concerns, a telephone number and the best time to return your call.
Office
The office is conveniently located two blocks off Exit 37 of the Long Island Expressway (LIE/495) or the Northern State Parkway Exit 28N for Willis Avenue.